The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-09
Knoebel p. O., 10th District.-We all think

Knoebel p. O., 10th Obstructive all think
it sounds well, will look all right in print, ano
above all know the convenience is more than VIC
can fully appreciate for some time to come, thanks
to His Exceency and the Postmaster General
for the site is eligible and desirable in every re-
spect and the postmaster the same. but in consid
| Grafton of his slender physique and extreme mod
esty, will refrain from sentimental efusion, and
only hope the bulky formula that will constantly
pour in upon him from headquarters will neither
disparage nor disgust, and unless such be the re-
suit Mr.. IL. w. Knoebel will be a worthy acqu'sl
ton to the depa, tment's numerous staff. And as
we are indebted so are we loyal to our country's
head, and while we do not infringe on our Presi-
dents valuable time we di,tantly and silently
admire the administration and its charming wife,
and would willingly thrash the gaping Gro wds that
stare at her lovely face, tire her pretty hands and
soil her dainty gloves. Who Knows but were some
of US personally acquainted with Grover Cleveland
Cabinet charges would be ordered instantly. This
locality was almost nameless before the advent OF
the postofice, being designated as part of Bull
Ridge inappropriate, and you can imagine the re-
lief of the civilized portion of the community.
Mr.. T. Hinke has just improved his fine farm
with large and handsome new dwelling and out
buildings.
Mr.. Edward R. Graeffe is about recovering from
serious indisposition of several weeks standing.
which gave his friends some uneasiness, and will
soon be able to give his direct supervision to his
valuable estate.
Squire Thomas ]. Halle, another neighbor with
one of the finest farms in the neighborhood and q
genial, warmth hearted gentleman, with hosts of
friends learn will run as candidate for the House
of Delegates at the next election.
Mr., Joseph Parks is also deserving especial
credit for the manner and rapdity with which he
accompli.hes his work. He is about finishing
blowing and will commence seeding as soon as the
weather permits.
Mr.. Samuel W. Porter reports building pros
poets booming and only awaiting the weather
bureau to take in the storm signals Last week
he spent several days duckng on the Gunpowder
river He was accompanied by his son, j. w.
Porter, and reports game scarce, while to the
trary his son reported ducks PLENTIFUL soclable and
agreeable and that he thoroughly enjoyed himself.
A travelling dentist going the rounds has per-
formed some wonderful improvements among the
fair sex, whose bravery was undinching. One
young lady declared that putting tie publican"
in was worse than pulling the molar out.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II. Nelson, nee Street,, whose
wedding was noticed last week, stopped on their
way home at Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Conklings,
where they were handsomely entertained. The
guests included the wedding party, immediate rel
atives and Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Francis, and all
enjoye ed the occasion, which included sumptuous
supper. Mrs. Conkling is a sister to the groom
and added greatly to the occasion by her charm
ing and pleasing hospitality.
The social season is thing of the past. The
younger portion still struggling with few Of
the latest newspaper puzzles that include thir-
teen card trick that can be done, the prisoners
puzzle, that can't, and an arithmetical puzzle in
addition and fractions, which hear was solved
once.
The farmers are fairly bewildered not knowing
which way to turn, each point of the compass de-
- M nd ;unro diafa or
tention, and the result in some instances is much
confusion, which, ere the blossoms fall, will be
order out of chaos, if they will only keep cool and
do one thing at time.
Spring is coming, for the other day looked and
behed an old hen with litter Of chicks in big
bird cage behind the stove, eating cracked ice from
platter that was placed within reach to thaw.
Mr.. James N. Henderson, one of our oldest resi-
DENTS who has been sick for several weeks, is still
confined to the house.
The roads are slightly improved, though far
from being smooth and enjoyable.
hear the petition for our postofice was placed
in the hands of Mr.. James J. Lindsay, to whom
much credit is due.
Large focks of wild geese and ducks nightly fly
northward, and the bus birds rejoice accordingly,
but the frogs are not easily fooled and positive
ly refuse to repeat the effort of last week prior to
the big snow storm. HOWARD.
Shrewsbury and Vioinity.-The first day
Of April with US is like the first day of January
with you. 1t is general settlement day-pay. day
for interest paying people; loan day to loan out
money by the year or term of years. Tits proper
ty changing day, when contracts for purchase
and sales of property are consummated. Allthese
many things and as many more in monetary af
fairs in Pennsylvania take place on the first day
of April, besides being general moving day.
Hence we name it our "last day." This year
money was plenty seeking good real estate invest
ments. Our bank in this place reports the de-
posts largely in excess Of the Withdrawals. All
the good paper before the board of directors on
Saturday last was discounted.
noticed Mr.. Geo. P. Everhart, of Hampden,
Baltimore county, late president Of the Shrews-
bury Savings Institution, in town on Friday and
Saturday last. His many friends were glad to
see him. He was invited to a seat in the direc-
tors room at the meeting on Saturday and was
highly grati6ed at the success of the bank under
the new president, and the safe and cautious man
ner in which the business of the bank was trans
acted. Mr.. Everhart is missed by many persons
who sought his counsel and advice in matters
pertaining to their interest. We shall be glad to
see him often in old Shrewsbury.
Mr.. Daniel Miller, aged about 10 years, highly
respectable citizen of this place, died of Tuesday
evening, at 7 o'clock. His health had been fail
ing for some time. He took cold about a week or
ten days ago ana Wllnln d lew Udys HIS cHsc uo-
veloped into Pneumonia, which caused his death.
The Inter- State Commerce or Railroad bill, is
developing into first class scheme of the railroads
to fleece the people. 1t seems to have been con-
ceived by the railroad magnates for the express
purpose of plundering the people. Such howl is
being raised against it all over the country that
its enforcement will be an up hill business. To
send calf from Shrewsbury to Baltimore, the
shipper must pay for 400 pounds though the calf
weigh but $50 pounds. This is one instance that
happened on Wednesday. The shipper says he
will ship his one calf week for several weeks,
then sue the company to recover back the excess
charged. There seems to be about as much trou-
BILE ahead for the railroads as tho profit is worth
which they expect to gain under the provisions of
the bill.
Mr.. Dornberg, from Baltimore, has been here
for several weeks buying and shipping fat cattle
to the city
The wheat crop looks worse elsewhere than it
does here, but it looks bad enough here to dis
courage the farmers. There will be an unusually
heavy summer crop put out this season to make
up the loss in the wheat crop.
The cold wintry weather is keeping back the
spring work very much. No oats sown yet, and
most of the manure to put out and ground to pillow
for corn. X.